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Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an acute, viral, infectious disease spread from person to person, primarily via the fecal-oral route.The term derives from the Greek poliós, meaning "grey", myelós, referring to the grey matter of the spinal cord, and the suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation., i.e., inflammation of the spinal cord's grey matter, although a severe infection can extend into the brainstem and even higher structures, resulting in polioencephalitis, producing apnea that requires mechanical assistance such as an iron lung.
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Is polio and poliomyelitis the same thing?
Yes it is. Poliomyelitis is the scientific name for polio. Is poliomyelitis the same thing as polio?
Which virus causes poliomyelitis?
Polio virus causes poliomyelitis.
What is a poliomyelitis antigen?
Poliomyelitis antigen is a complex compound on the surface of the virus.
Is poliomyelitis gentetic?
No.
How do you divide poliomyelitis into its component word parts?
Poliomyelitis: polio comes from the virus called (poliovirus 1.2.3), myelitis is the inflamation of the myelin. But in this particular case of poliomyelitis we consider 'active infectious inflamation of the myelin in the anterior horn cell of the spinal cord.
How was poliomyelitis spread?
It Cant !
What are the characteristics of abortive poliomyelitis?
infections are minor, and consist of fairly nonspecific symptoms, including sore throat and fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain , or constipation. Recovery is complete in about a week
What has the author James Alexander Harrison written?
James Alexander Harrison has written: 'Immunologic studies in poliomyelitis' -- subject(s): Immune response, Immunological aspects, Immunological aspects of Poliomyelitis, Poliomyelitis, Poliovirus, Serodiagnosis
Which term describes a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord that may reslut in paralysis?
Poliomyelitis
What vaccine did Dr.salk pioneer?
Poliomyelitis
What is can be prevented by oral vaccines?
poliomyelitis
What is the full form of polio?
Poliomyelitis
